For today’s update I am transcribing a report forwarded to me by Sister Rolla directly from Syria. It is a brief rundown on some of the areas of ministry by the House of Blessing within the nation. This is not an exhaustive summary of all HOB ministries within Syria but it will give you at least a brief idea of what God is currently doing. I am told that a few of the reborn Sheikhs are able to write English, and some of them do it quite well. Today’s report is one example. The report below is transcribed just as I received it.
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Hello my brother Jack:
HOB missionaries Faleh, Habib, Laith, Majdi, Abu Al-Ezz and Bilal; in and around Aleppo reached 890 people last week who wanted to place their lives and eternity in the hands of Jesus Christ. Week after week, hundreds of people who had little hope find they can place all their hope in the one true God, Jesus (Yahweh), the Creator of all things. Also, last week, Hafezah and her ministers served communion to believers who gathered in various locations throughout the week. As has been stated repeatedly, these are not just traditional prayers as most people in the West are accustomed to, but rather true celebrations of hymns, prayer, worship, and service to one another through the mighty power of the Holy Spirit. And the miracles continue in and around Sweida. Every day, Sheikh Hayel, Arshid, Taher, Hisham, Abu Laila Abu Shaker, Dergham, and Fatima continue to teach more than 2360 people gathered in three mosques, the truths of the Bible, the Holy Word of God. Then they return home and share what they have learned.
Sister Sarah continues week after week. Her testimony about meeting God in the darkest moments of her life, and how He responded to her in an extraordinary way, inspires hearts every time she speaks.
In Latakia, teaching continues with Khalil, Bandar, Jihad, and Jamal.
In Deir ez-Zor, Abdelrahem continues to receive people and pray for them. Brothers Wazouz, Abbas, Jadallah, Abu Ghaleb, and the sisters are doing their duty by teaching and helping people. We thank God that Al-Haddami and Al-Fishawi are improving and are working to supervise teaching. In Al-Wat, Hab Ruman, and Musa, there is also a great rebirth and arrival of the Gospel and faith in Jesus.
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Thank you all for your prayers and support. It has never been more important than today. Time is so short and the harvest of souls is so numerous that the House of Blessing is struggling to try and get enough Bibles and teaching booklets printed and supplied. The above report is only part of what is happening in Syria. The doors that have opened in Iraq, both with Arab Shia and Sunni Muslims and Iranian Shiites pouring in over the border from Iran. Materials are needed in both Arabic and Farsi. Please pray for all of the House of Blessing community of believers and for the Lord to open a way to meet the enormous need for materials. Thank you all. Please use either of the email addresses below if you have any questions.
I would like to conclude by encouraging you all to take a moment to thank God for all He is doing through the House of Blessing. God gives us the opportunity to participate in what He is doing. Thank you Lord! Soon we’ll see the fruits of the harvest and get to meet the people that have been reached through HOB at the great gathering on the other side!!
Forever in His Service,
Jake (aka Jack)